5 killed, 13 injured in Rukum East bus accident

KARNALI: Five persons died on the spot and 13 others sustained injuries when a bus they were traveling in met with an accident at Kayngsi in Bhume Rural Municipality-3 of Rukum East on Thursday.

The incident took place when the bus (G 1 Kha 9109) was heading towards Rukumkot from Kathmandu.

The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained, police said.

The injured in the accident are undergoing treatment at Rukumpur hospital. RSS